AFTER months of renovation work, Wendy’s latest branch in Colchester has opened to the public so we visited the restaurant to give it a go.

Wendy’s Colchester has officially opened in the former Next store at 19-20 High Street and has entrances from the High Street and Culver Street West.

As the second branch in the city, following the success of a Wendy’s drive-thru opening at the Northern Gateway Leisure Park last year, it gives residents a more central location to visit.

Wendy's is known for its famous square hamburger patties, chicken nuggets, breakfast meals and Frosty shakes.

Wendy's - the entrance from Culver Street WestWendy's - the entrance from Culver Street West (Image: Newsquest) As you walk in you are greeted with bright lighting, themed art and signs on the walls, and a large seating area which utilises the space well.

For the first few days of the launch, there is also a spinning wheel where customers can spin for a chance to win a food voucher with any purchase made.

Accessibility wise, there is also disabled toilet on the ground floor and a lift, so anyone accessing the restaurant from Culver Street West can access the seating which is closer to the High Street entrance.

Wendy's - the counter area where you pick up your mealWendy's - the counter area where you pick up your meal (Image: Newsquest) Wendy's - a seating areaWendy's - a seating area (Image: Newsquest)

Wendy’s was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, and now has more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide, so of course they have named some of their products after him.

In what was my first ever time in a Wendy’s, I went for a medium Dave’s single combo which comes with a Dave’s Single, fries and a regular vanilla Frosty.

The Dave’s Single is a quarter-pounder of beef in a bun which comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo and onion.

With eyes bigger than my stomach, I also added four chicken nuggets to the meal, at an additional cost.

Wendy's - my mealWendy's - my meal (Image: Newsquest) Wendy's - another look at the mealUnwrapped - time to dive in

Overall, the burger was flavoursome, the fries and chicken nuggets were crispy, and the Frosty milkshake which is essentially a dessert, went down a treat.

In total, the whole meal came to £9.48 which all in all, I reckon is great value for money.